KaBar Grizzly Stag Vintage Automatic knife

This is a vintage Kabar Big Grizzly switchblade made by Union Cutlery Co of Olean, NY sometime between 1923 and 1950s. It was designated the model #2179 and it measures approx 5 1/2 inches closed and 9 7/8 inches open with genuine stag scales and brass liners. It weighs in at a bit over half a pound and is a definitely handful. Considered by many to be the King of the American switchblades these knives are  highly sought after by collectors and are the focal point of many knife collections.

The blade is marked KABAR REG US PAT OFF on the front and PAT. over Union Cutlery Co on the back of the tang. The blade is 96% full, or better and shiny with some light scratches. The stag scales are very attractive and in great condition with a couple of hairline cracks that won't hurt anything and most of these do have. The knife functions well with the blade tip seating deep when closed, opens fully most of the time and average lockup when open with 1/8 inch up and down at the tip. The main pivot pin is flush which means the knife may have been repaired since most had "pigs eye" main pin. Professional repairs usually do not detract from the value, though often hard to know for sure when repairs have been made. Here's your chance to own a legendary piece of American switchblade history! Overall EX condition. 100% money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with this knife, including return shipping.